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FLVS Corkboard: Summer Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on May 17th, 2021
Mayday, May day…summer is just around the corner! The month of May is alive with activity as the traditional school year nears an end. Thank you to our students and parents who shared heartfelt messages of appreciation for our teachers earlier this month. They are truly heroes in our book!
Continue readingWith the Flexibility to Dream Big, FLVS Graduate Aims for Harvard Law
By Florida Virtual School on May 13th, 2021
In an early May afternoon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, you can feel the cool, spring breeze and an electric buzz in the air as Harvard students prepare for graduation. And on the weathered stone steps of Harvard Law School, you can trace the invisible footsteps of some of the country’s most prominent figures—including past and present senators, business leaders, and even Presidents. It’s a place that might feel heavy with expectation. Or full of promise. And it’s exactly where FLVS student Abigail Muller plans to make history.
Continue readingFLVS Artists in the Making!
By Florida Virtual School on May 11th, 2021
This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.
When you think of famous art, you might think of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci made in 1503. However, there are many growing artists in our very own Florida Virtual School! In this article, we will be acknowledging works of art made by talented FLVS students.
Continue readingCelebrating the Heroes of FLVS: Teacher Appreciation Week 2021
By Florida Virtual School on May 6th, 2021
Superhuman hearts. Super rare powers. Being able to encourage anyone they talk to. Someone we can count on to save the day. We’re talking about our Florida Virtual School teachers!
Our teachers are the everyday heroes who inspire us to do and be our best. We’re grateful for them every day. But we’re especially thankful this year, and hope they’ve had an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week.
Continue readingOnline Learning in 2021 and Beyond: Insights from FLVS Parents
By Florida Virtual School on May 3rd, 2021
Last year, we saw one of society’s most significant cultural shifts as people transitioned from in-person birthday parties to Zoom parties, everyday outings to at-home alternatives, and traditional classrooms to online learning. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about how people worked, lived, and learned.
While the transition to a stay-at-home lifestyle and online learning presented challenges, it also provided many families with a new sense of safety and flexibility. And it’s not surprising that with the end of the 2020-21 school year approaching (the first full year of virtual learning for many), parents have a new take on online learning and how it fits into their families’ post-pandemic lives.
Continue readingAdvance to American Sign Language 2 Online with FLVS
By Florida Virtual School on April 9th, 2021
Students can now enroll in American Sign Language (ASL) 2 with Florida Virtual School (FLVS)!
Last year FLVS announced the highly anticipated American Sign Language 1 course as its newest addition to the selection of World Language courses for high school students. The success of ASL 1 sparked countless requests for American Sign Language 2 from FLVS students and parents. We are pleased to announce that students can continue their ASL journey in American Sign Language 2!
Continue readingWhat’s New: Meteorology Honors
By Florida Virtual School on March 19th, 2021
Weather can seem unpredictable, but with historic data and powerful technology, professionals are able to provide daily forecasts and severe weather updates to people around the world within minutes. These updates may come in handy when scheduling your next beach day or picnic, but they are also crucial for professionals in industries like transportation, construction, and agriculture when making decisions about future and daily operations.
Continue readingFLVS Students Host Second Online Game Jam
By Florida Virtual School on February 22nd, 2021
This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.
On September 26, 2020, FLVS students gathered virtually for an all-day “Game Jam” session. This was the second Game Jam held by Florida Virtual School, with more than 100 students in attendance. The student-led teams who participated created more than 30 original video games!
Continue readingFLVS Student Receives Full Scholarship to Princeton
By Florida Virtual School on February 17th, 2021
Of 3.2 million high school graduates in the United States, 2.1 million (66.2 percent) will enroll in college. Princeton University, a private Ivy League research university in New Jersey, offered admission to just 1,823 students in 2020. FLVS Full Time student Matthew Ciccone was not only accepted, but also received a full four-year scholarship to the elite school.
Get to know Matthew in this interview with the FLVS Full Time Class of 2021 graduate!
Continue readingThe Feeling of Warmth. Now Available Online.
By Florida Virtual School on February 12th, 2021
While the true origin of Valentine’s Day is not clear, we do know that sometime during the Middle Ages, the day became widely recognized as a celebration of love. In fact, the oldest known Valentine still in existence is a poem penned in 1415 by a French duke. Now, more than 600 years later, we continue to share warm fuzzies and heart-filled emojis every February.
This year may look different as we find creative ways to share the love, but we are thrilled to pass along heartfelt sentiments from our FLVS families and staff who recreate those feelings of warmth online!
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